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North Dakota Farmers Union President says without trade with Canada the impacts can cause problems for farmers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Friday, President Donald Trump announced on the social media platform, Truth Social, that Canada has cheated on tariffs and that he is no longer negotiating with Canada for trade. This post comes after Canada released a television ad with a portion of Ronald Reagan’s speech on tariffs. “That seems relatively petty, when it’s very important…

Fargo’s Distinctive Water Tower Wins Award

The 2025 "Tank of the Year" beat out more than 300 other competitors from the United States and Canada.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The eye-catching blue-and-psychedelic-orange paint scheme isn’t just a cool visual near downtown Fargo anymore. That new water tower has been officially named Tank of the Year for 2025 by Tnemec Company Inc., a national provider of protective coatings.  Their annual contest seeks to find the most innovative tower in North America. Fargo’s entry beat out more…

Driver Crashes Into College Basketball Team Van; Charged With DUI

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver rear-ended the van, then rolled their own car.

RAMSEY COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The Lake Region State College intramural men’s basketball team is maybe a bit shaken up, but uninjured, after being rear ended by a driver now being charged with DUI. The incident occurred about two and a half miles southeast of Crary, North Dakota at 9:35 P.M. on October 22. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says…

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called “egregious behavior” aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions. The post on Trump’s social media site came Thursday night after…

City of Fargo Plans Reconstruction of 1st Avenue North

The engineering department has already begun soliciting feedback with an online survey, and will speak to community members at an open house on October 28.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The rationale regarding the reimagining of 1st Avenue North in Fargo is simple. “It’s made its jump to the top because it’s really in pretty poor shape,” said Jeremy Gorden, engineer for the transportation department. “It’s pushing 100 years old.” The city will attack the project in two stages. First, they’ll work on a shorter stretch,…

“Bras Off Broadway” Raises Money, Awareness During Breast Cancer Month

The feature presentation of the event is a fashion show with models who have custom-designed their own bras for the occasion.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A unique event near downtown Fargo has returned this year, aiming to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for research. Bras Off Broadway is taking place at Brewhalla. It’s the fourth iteration of the event. The night begins with a social hour with silent auction items and a live DJ. That’s followed by a buffet dinner,…

Legacy and Light for the F5 Foundation

FARGO — It’s one of the most unusual nonprofits in the region, and its mission this coming month is to spotlight the tough intersection between the prison system, substance abuse, and suicide. The F5 Foundation’s mission is to help former felons transition from the correctional system out into mainstream society, through jobs, housing, social support, and other initiatives. Lately, though,…

President Trump approves federal disaster assistance for North Dakota

Jamestown storm damage. Courtesy: Steve UrnessBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — President Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for areas recovering from severe storms in August. Areas experienced straight-line winds, large hail and tornadoes August 7 and 8th. Counties affected were Barnes, Grand Forks, Griggs, Kidder, Nelson, Steele and Stutsman. Last month, President Trump approved Gov. Armstrong’s request for a 19-county presidential…

Pet Connection: Meet Scooby

WEST FARGO — Sweet little Scooby comes to Pet Connection from the folks at CAARE avian rescue, and she’s a great choice to welcome their volunteers back to the show for their first adoption segment since reopening their permanent shelter after a deadly avian disease outbreak. Scooby is an Amazon parrot who comes as a package deal with her life…

North Dakota won’t promise to spend 5% of federal health funds on tribal communities

Rep. Jayme Davis, D-Rolette, speaks during a committee meeting on Oct. 15, 2025. At right is Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A committee of North Dakota lawmakers did not support a proposal this week that sought to guarantee at least 5% of federal rural health care funding go to the…